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Drugged Driving
Drugged driving, or drug-impaired driving, is becoming an increasingly critical issue for both states and state highway safety offices. In the most recently available data, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) reported that “drugs were present in 43% of the fatally-injured drivers with a known test result, more frequently than alcohol was present.” For the first time, statistics reveal that drug use was more prevalent in fatally-injured drivers than alcohol. Ever-growing issues like the opioid epidemic and the legalization of recreational marijuana in multiple states only add to the deadly trends of drugged driving.
Don’t Risk Unlawful Termination Lawsuits: Adverse Action Notices are the Law
When an employer chooses not to hire an applicant based on information that is provided through a background check, then it is mandatory by law to initiate the adverse action process. Adverse action is any action taken that denies an individual employment, credit, insurance, etc. based on information obtained through a consumer report. This three-step process complies with federal and state laws to protect applicants from discrimination.
Oral Fluid Testing Helps Prevent Marijuana in the Workplace
The differences in marijuana legalization vary from state to state and are changing the way employers handle workplace drug testing. The detection windows for THC can test positive 30 days after its initial use for chronic users with a urine analysis, and up to 90 days with a hair analysis. This leaves employers faced with complexities when determining if employees are impaired at work, or if they used at another time. Establishing a method to validate impairment in the workplace will deter employees from using in the first place and create a safer working environment.
https://disa.com/news/oral-fluid-testing-helps-prevent-marijuana-in-the-workplace
Ban the Box Initiatives: How They Affect Your Company
As of January 1, 2018, California became the 10th state to enact ban-the-box laws for both private employers, as well as public. In the other 40 states, some jurisdictions have simply mandated that employers can't consider convictions or criminal history until later in the hiring process. Under the Fair Chance Act, these laws give applicants a fair opportunity to be considered for a job by preventing employers from excluding applicants with a criminal history from the beginning of the hiring process. By eliminating questions regarding criminal history from the application, employers instead are encouraged to choose a candidate based on their first impression, qualifications, and skills for the job.
The Importance of Medical Disclosure Policies – Preventing Legal Drug Abuse in Your Workplace
Over two million Americans are estimated to have a problem with opioids. According to the latest survey data, over 97 million people took prescription painkillers in 2015; of these, 12 million did so without direction by a doctor. Between 1960 and 2005, consumer expenditures on prescription drugs rose from $2.7 billion to $200.7 billion. Total spending on prescription drugs in the U.S. rose 12.2% to nearly $425 billion in 2015[1]. An estimated 6.4 million people reported misusing psychotherapeutic drugs in the past month, including 3.8 million people who were misusers of prescription pain relievers[2].
https://disa.com/news/the-importance-of-medical-disclosure-policies
FMCSA Making Nation’s Highways Safer with New Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) Rule
Helping drivers stay safe on the road, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is enforcing a new Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) rule to maintain higher driving safety standards. Establishing more extensive ELDT requirements, this new rule improves the safety of commercial motor vehicles (CMV) driving on the roads around you through the implementation of those mandatory training requirements.
https://disa.com/news/new-entry-level-driver-training-eldt-rule
Debunking Drug Myths
As drug testing in the workplace becomes commonplace, especially in safety-sensitive positions, there are some everyday myths that circulate around the topic. DISA Global Solutions has the expert knowledge to help settle those myths and provide a better understanding of the employee screening industry and its procedures.
DISA Continues to Expand Its Transportation Compliance Division
DISA is committed to best serving our customers by expanding the scope of our transportation compliance capabilities and adding experienced subject matter experts to complement our growing team.
https://disa.com/news/disa-continues-to-expand-its-transportation-compliance-division
State Legislatures Enforcing New Opioid Laws to Combat Addiction
When taken as directed prescription opioids, such as Oxycodone (OxyContin), Hydrocodone (Vicodin), and Methadone can help moderate pain management, however, these pills can often be misused and lead to addiction, job loss, and even death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are nearly 46 deaths a day caused by prescription opioid abuse. In order to take action against the nationwide epidemic, state legislators are putting laws in place to reduce abuse and misuse.
https://disa.com/news/state-legislatures-enforcing-new-opioid-laws
California Cities Dropping Thousands of Marijuana Convictions
Background screening is a standard tool used during the pre-employment process. Background screening is a way for employers to make informed decisions when hiring and helps to maintain a safe working environment.
https://disa.com/news/california-cities-dropping-thousands-of-marijuana-convictions
June is National Safety Month and DISA wants to remind you to keep your workplace safe!
Each year companies lose billions due to theft in the office and drug and alcohol abuse. With the ongoing opioid epidemic and the rising popularity and acceptance of marijuana as a “safe” recreational drug, employers must also be aware of the increased risk of drug abuse in their workplaces. In addition, safety-sensitive industries, such as Oil & Gas and Petrochemical, generally incur more workers’ compensation claims than non-safety-sensitive industries due to their higher risk of occupational injury.
DISA Appointed to ATA Safety Policy Committee!
We’re pleased to announce that our very own VP of Product Strategy and Development, Steven Spencer, has been appointed to the American Trucking Associations (ATA) Safety Policy Committee. Becoming a member of the committee, Spencer will contribute to the work ATA provides on driver, carrier, and occupational safety and health issues.
https://disa.com/news/disa-appointed-to-ata-safety-policy-committee
Canada Becomes Second Country to Approve Legalized Recreational Marijuana Use
Canada approved the legalization of recreational marijuana use with the Senate passing a historic bill on June 19, 2018 with a vote of 52-29. Bill C-45, otherwise known as the Cannabis Act, will restrict use to adults over the age of 18 and allow them to carry and share up to 30 grams of marijuana in public.
https://disa.com/news/canada-legalized-recreational-marijuana-use
Webinar: Vermont & Oklahoma’s Controversial New Marijuana Laws
Although medical and recreational marijuana are not new concepts, recent legislative changes have expanded state laws in Vermont and Oklahoma leaving employers to question how workplace drug testing is going to change. As marijuana laws vary state-by-state it’s imperative for employers to stay-on-top of the latest updates.
https://disa.com/news/webinar-vermont-oklahomas-new-marijuana-laws
Substance Abuse in Safety-Sensitive Positions Leads to Higher Costs
Substance abuse in the workplace is common, and although it can affect all businesses regardless of the industry, safety-sensitive positions experience a greater financial burden. The cost of substance abuse leads to higher insurance premiums, employee turnover, absenteeism, an increase in accidents, workers compensation claims, and errors, while also lowering employee productivity.
https://disa.com/news/substance-abuse-in-safety-sensitive-positions-leads-to-higher-costs